How to Design a Balanced Train-the-Trainer Program
You need to plan a Train-the-Trainer session for a number of Trainers to facilitate a large program rollout. Not only do they need to understand the content they'll be training, but they need to be proficient Trainers as well. What do you consider in planning for the Trainers... Read more

Engage Employees through Meaningful Learning Activities
Your client wants you to design an innovative training program that is fun, interactive, and hands-on. You have a variety of activities to choose from, but the task seems rather daunting. How do you ensure that the activities aren't perceived... Read more

Tips for Researching Social Learning Systems
You are in a Learning Department meeting and the subject of a Social Learning System has come up. Everyone agrees that the organization needs one and that a good solution could provide your organization with both business... Read more

Delegation - When is it not Appropriate?
Plan your work in advance. Prioritize your tasks. Determine what is urgent and important. Time is your most precious commodity. No matter how hard you try, you can't do everything by yourself. In leadership, one of the things we... Read more

Unconsciously, Unintentionally, and Unknowingly, Demotivating your Employees
Our last article provided useful insight on ways to proactively improve motivation and morale in the workplace. It is also important to consider the actions Leaders unconsciously, unintentionally... Read more

Motivation & Morale: Not One in the Same
Whether it's personal fulfillment, enjoyment, the challenges, or simply for love of the job, every person has their own reason for working, which is just as individual as they are. Even though our bottom line comes down to the compensation, employees are demonstrating... Read more

Dealing with Dysfunctional Training Participants
Almost every contract trainer has experienced dysfunctional behavior by one or more of their course participants. What constitutes dysfunctional behavior in the classroom? It is behavior that inhibits learning by the person exhibiting the behavior and/or the other... Read more